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Startup Lead Software Engineer Salary

Startups pay Lead Software Engineers a median salary of $186,386 per year. Based on 769 Lead Software Engineer job postings with disclosed salaries from the last 12 months, most offers fall between $121,926 and $245,906, with an average of $186,079.

95th Percentile
$245,906
Average
$186,079
Range
$121,926 - $245,906
Sample Size
769
Last updated October 2026 · Data from real startup job postings · How we calculate salaries ·

Monthly Lead Software Engineer Compensation Trends

Track how Lead Software Engineer compensation has evolved over time. This chart shows the 95th percentile salary trends, giving you insight into competitive compensation packages for Lead Software Engineer positions in the startup ecosystem.

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Lead Software Engineer Salaries by Country

Country Salary
🇺🇸 United States $245,797

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